1st Edition

Sex Education Political Issues in Britain and Europe

By Philip Meredith Copyright 1989
198 Pages
by Routledge

198 Pages
by Routledge

198 Pages
by Routledge

In the book Sex Education (first published in 1989), Philip Meredith focuses upon the British situation to investigate the political management of school sex education. The author presents new insights into the problems of state provision of an aspect of education which many feel should be the exclusive domain of parents. He explores the hidden political dynamics which dictate and influence the... Read more

Part 1: School Sex Education in Britain  1. The Sexual Politics of the Classroom  2. The Perception of School Sex Education in Parliament  3. Fact and Value in The Knowledge Base of Sex Education  4. Psychological Roots of Traditionalism and Progressivism  5. The Political Management of School Sex Education in England  Part 2: The Political Management of School Sex Education in Europe  6. Sweden, Denmark, Federal Republic of Germany, Poland, Belgium  7. Prerequisites For School Sex Education in a National Curriculum  Appendix: The Origin and Methodology of the Study 

Biography

Philip Meredith, at the time of the first publication, was Assistant Director of Programme Development at the International Planned Parenthood Federation.

Review of the first publication:

‘Dr Meredith's argument is well developed throughout the book.’

Judith Quick, Pastoral Care in Education